Highlands Elementary School vs Osceola Science Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Osceola Science Charter School
Kissimmee · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,158 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Kissimmee, Florida | Osceola Science Charter School Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2033 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #37212 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 564 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Osceola Science Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Osceola Science Charter School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 36%).
- •Osceola Science Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 65.1%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 29.0).
- •Osceola Science Charter School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 564.
- •Highlands Elementary School is a public school while Osceola Science Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School better than Osceola Science Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highlands Elementary School and Osceola Science Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 564. Osceola Science Charter School: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Osceola Science Charter School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 2033rd of 2,187 and Osceola Science Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).